NDT Engineering Technician Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Washington, Tyne and Wear
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
• Assisting with Non-Destructive Testing related projects.
• Preparation of NDT written instructions and procedures.
• “Hands on”, supervised testing of munitions component parts.
• Involvement in the development and installation of new equipment to meet the requirements of the business and the customer.
• Assisting with awareness training and knowledge improvement in NDT.
• Ensuring effective liaison with the other functions such as Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Quality, Procurement and Logistics is used to successfully tackle production issues.
• Liaison with specialist external test facilities as required for test and validation purposes.
• Supporting improvement projects in respect of technical issues.
• Preparation of NDT written instructions and procedures.
• “Hands on”, supervised testing of munitions component parts.
• Involvement in the development and installation of new equipment to meet the requirements of the business and the customer.
• Assisting with awareness training and knowledge improvement in NDT.
• Ensuring effective liaison with the other functions such as Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Quality, Procurement and Logistics is used to successfully tackle production issues.
• Liaison with specialist external test facilities as required for test and validation purposes.
• Supporting improvement projects in respect of technical issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Fully.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Engineering Principles
Logistics + planning
Technical NDT Knowledge
Robotics
Manufacturing
Project management
Procurement
Logistics + planning
Technical NDT Knowledge
Robotics
Manufacturing
Project management
Procurement
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic opportunity to work with cutting edge technology and professional engineers
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be curious and open to learn about other aspects of the business
